Starting issues..
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Starting issues..
Hello everyone,
I have a problem and hopefuly I can get an idea on how to start to isolate the problem..
I have a 88 Ranger, and when I got to start the truck, I hear clicking under the hood though, nothing else happens. The battery is good and all my fluids check alright as well. I think it is the starter though I am not sure. Though when I turn the key I hear a series of continuing clicking and that is it. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a problem and hopefuly I can get an idea on how to start to isolate the problem..
I have a 88 Ranger, and when I got to start the truck, I hear clicking under the hood though, nothing else happens. The battery is good and all my fluids check alright as well. I think it is the starter though I am not sure. Though when I turn the key I hear a series of continuing clicking and that is it. Any help would be appreciated.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: CA Central Coast
Sounds like a stuck starter solenoid. Take special tool #25 ( a hammer, or a hunk of iron or hard wood, I recently used a closed Leatherman), crawl under and locate the starter. Bang on it a few times, and try the key again. If it starts, it's definitely the starter.
These days, could also be a bad starter relay if equipped, corroded cables not letting all the juice go through, bad battery clamps...
These days, could also be a bad starter relay if equipped, corroded cables not letting all the juice go through, bad battery clamps...
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Hello- Welcome to FTE! I have moved your post to the specialized forum we have here for your Ranger. Check out the list of tech forums we have here. We also have an Electrical forum where this question has been covered before. There is a wealth of information and expertise here to help you. There are a number of links in my sig below to help you also. Have fun! 
